Asian Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses one of the largest and most prestigious art collections. In order to visit all of the exhibits at the Met, a lot of time will be needed; therefore, I decided to only focus on the Asian art collections. Asian art is know for its emphasis on fine detail and intricate patterns relating to nature. Pottery and ceramic artifacts are an important element of Asian culture; therefore, it is no surprise that the exhibit was abundant with it. Some artifacts made of porcelain had images of flowers and farmers cultivating rice fields. This symbolizes the role that nature has in Asian countries because they were mainly agricultural societies in the past and many are still in the present. There was even a tiny square garden with rocks and bonsai trees inside, showing the connection with nature. The Asian art exhibit was informational and helped me connect with my culture.